Mold Inspection & Testing Specialists San Bernardino County

 Mold growths, or colonies, can start to grow on a damp surface within 24 to 48 hours. They reproduce by spores - tiny, lightweight “seeds”- that travel through the air. Molds digest organic material, eventually destroying the material they grow on, and then spread to destroy adjacent organic material. 

 Mycotoxins are naturally occurring compounds produced by certain molds, or fungi, under certain conditions.  Mycotoxins can be toxic to humans and animals when they are eaten, absorbed into the skin, or inhaled. 

Most people have no reaction when exposed to molds. Allergic reactions, similar to pollen or animal allergies, and irritation are the most common health effects for individuals sensitive to molds. Most people have no reaction when exposed to molds. Allergic reactions, similar to pollen or animal allergies, and irritation are the most common health effects for individuals sensitive to molds. Flu‐like symptoms and skin rash may occur. Exposure to molds may also aggravate asthma. In very rare cases, fungal infections from building‐associated molds may occur in people with serious immune disease. Most symptoms are temporary and eliminated by correcting the mold problem. 

There is a wide variability in how people are affected by airborne mold spore exposure. Currently, there is no established airborne concentration that is known to adversely affect any individual’s health. People who may be affected more severely and quickly than others include:

• Infants and children
• Elderly people
• Pregnant women
• Individuals with respiratory conditions or allergies and asthma
• Persons with weakened immune systems

A mold allergy causes the same signs and symptoms that occur in other types of upper respiratory allergies. Signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis caused by a mold allergy can include:

• Sneezing
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Cough and postnasal drip
• Itchy eyes, nose and throat
• Watery eyes
• Dry, scaly skin
• Asthma
• Fatigue

Those with special health concerns should consult their doctor if they are concerned about mold exposure. Symptoms that may seem to occur from mold exposure may be due to other causes, such as bacterial or viral infections or other allergies.

The cost of mold inspection varies depending on the square footage of the area being inspected.

Mold testing cost varies depending on the type of sampling, how many samples, and how quickly you need the results.  

A mold inspection and testing for your home or business would costs anywhere from $250 and up.

Call us today and speak to our ACAC Certified Inspector and get your pricing questions answered: 951-750-4616

 Mold growth in homes and other buildings is often caused by excess moisture, which can come from many sources:

• Poor ventilation: A lack of air circulation can create a moist environment that's ideal for mold growth.
• Daily activities: Cooking, showering, and other activities can create moisture that can lead to mold growth.
• Plumbing leaks: Minor drips or blocks can go undetected until they cause mold problems.
• Drainage problems: Poor drainage can cause moisture to accumulate.
• Temperature gradients: When warm, moist air comes into contact with cool surfaces, it can create moisture that leads to mold growth.
• Design or construction defects: These can also cause moisture intrusion and accumulation. 
• Water Intrusion: Rainwater can enter a building through leaks in walls, windows or the roof. Surface or groundwater may enter when there is poor foundation drainage. Flooding can, of course, cause catastrophic intrusion. In buildings that have slab construction, water can seep or wick up through the cement floor causing mold to grow on carpet pads or carpet backing.
• Water Vapor: When relative humidity (a temperature-dependent measure of water vapor in air) becomes elevated indoors, building materials and furnishings absorb the moisture. Those damp materials can then provide a good place for mold to grow. If there are no cold-condensing surfaces and the relative humidity (RH) is maintained below 60 percent indoors, there will not be enough water in those materials for mold to grow. However, if the RH stays above 70 percent indoors for extended periods of time, mold will almost certainly grow.